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Health

Derm dangers: Avoid these 5 unhealthy skin care trends

Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Nov 15, 2023

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Medications

Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

Nov 9, 2023

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Immunology

Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

Oct 13, 2023

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Inflammatory disorders

Kids with eczema may need further allergy tests

Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests.

Sep 29, 2023

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Inflammatory disorders

Q and A: Childhood eczema

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in ...

Jun 15, 2023

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Medical economics

Scientists call for regulation of stem cell 'treatment' fads

Scientists are calling for tighter regulation of stem cell treatments, after finding hundreds of clinics worldwide offering unproven "therapies" for conditions as varied as hair loss and Parkinson's.

May 22, 2023

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Health

Food allergies: Testing, management and treatment

So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy.

May 9, 2023

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Health

Q&A: All about food allergies and intolerances

I'm a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is lactose intolerant. Recently, my youngest grandchild was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. What is the difference between food intolerance and allergy?

Nov 3, 2022

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Inflammatory disorders

Non-invasive skin immune biomarker test helps predict development of eczema in babies, new study finds

Researchers have identified an immune biomarker in newborns that can predict the subsequent onset and severity of pediatric atopic eczema, a new study presented at the 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ...

Sep 7, 2022

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